Garden Glossary

Attracts Bees

A plant known to provide pollen or nectar used by bees.

Attracts Butterflies

A flower or host plant that helps support butterflies.

Container Friendly

A plant with a habit suitable for pots or smaller growing spaces.

Deer Resistant

A plant that deer are less likely to browse, though no plant is fully deer-proof.

Drought Tolerant

A plant able to handle periods of limited water after establishment.

Heirloom Seed

An open-pollinated variety preserved for valued traits or history.

Hybrid Seed

A first-generation cross selected for specific characteristics.

Easy to Grow

A variety generally forgiving of common beginner conditions.

Fragrant

A plant valued for noticeable scent from flowers or foliage.

Full Sun

Typically six or more hours of direct sunlight each day.

Perennial

A plant that can return for multiple years in a suitable climate.

Stratification

A cool, moist treatment that helps certain seeds break dormancy.